Stayed in the tiny home for a night and we loved it all. The panoramic view by the water was…read morebeautiful. The tiny home came with everything we needed. The personal bonfire and hot tub elevated the whole experience. The area was quiet and felt intimate. The complementary breakfast was cozy and comforting. We got the omakase as well with the alcohol pairing. A lot of the ingredients were sourced from the area which made it feel more unique. Some of the dishes were slightly on the fishy side, but other than that it was very yummy. I don't think I would recommend making reservations at the omakase unless you're staying at the resort since they do take stand alones. We were also greeting by a very large spider on the bathroom towels in the middle of the night but other than that we had a great time.

An absolutely fabulous meal that I would put up against any of the ton of Michelin places I've been…read morein the world. Add the view, the great service - especially as a solo traveler - and it really can't be beat.

Stayed 3 nights, the cabin was nice but had no microwave or fridge so you're forced to eat at the…read moremediocre cafe that's super pricey ($20+ for an ok burger) or drive a good distance to another pricey place. Had to heat left overs on the fireplace top. We got this room because of the view and jacuzzi tub advertised online. hours of trickling water and the tub hadn't filled. It was draining as fast as it was filling. A little plastic wrap shoved in the drain fixed it but still annoying. We woke up with an outrageous amount of bug bites. It was pretty warm and only had a ceiling fan, no ac. Overall pretty clean, hosts were nice. Need to do better on the website and add more pictures.

I visited here once it was great. I'm trying to book but they just don't answer the emails or the…read morephone. It is frustrating.

This is the second time I've stayed at Windrush Inn at the Harbor House, and it continue to exceed…read moremy expectations. Mike is incredibly accommodating, organized, and attentive to every detail. The house is spotless and full stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is absolutely perfect and makes the entire experience even more enjoyable. I truly look forward to coming back again every year.

This "no host" hotel is a gem along Big Sur. The accommodations were clean, stylish, and…read morecomfortable. Made the birthday trip worth the drive. You really need to experience this hidden gem before it's packed all year long!

Unfortunately for us, Post Ranch Inn was one of our first stops on an eight-day coastal road trip…read more Unfortunate because they set a standard no other property or restaurant was going to match. I knew that going in. It was still starker than I expected. Start with the property. When that is the view off your deck, why go anywhere else? Stunning doesn't cover it. We hiked much of the grounds and every turn delivered something new. The kind of place that makes you slow down without even trying. Then the restaurant. Everything was perfect -- service, quality, execution. Much of the food sourced on property or from the surrounding community. My wife declared the salad the best she'd ever had. High praise for a salad. High praise, full stop. Special shout out to our server Yasmany and bartender Thomas -- both exceptional. What struck me most was how effortless the entire staff made it look. These are people who deal with guests from around the world, all arriving with high expectations of a high-end experience. And yet nothing felt forced. Nobody appeared to be trying to impress us. It was just perfect service, perfectly delivered. That's the rarest thing in hospitality. Highlight of the trip. Hands down. And I suspect, never to be repeated.

This review is for Sierra Mar restaurant at Post Ranch. Even if the food wasn't good ( it's…read moreFantastic) people would still take 20 minutes to "oooh and wow" the views of this special spectacular setting and wouldn't care. This is an incredible place. Can you tell I like it? Wine Spectator top Award, with prices to match but frankly , who cares? You're not going there to pinch pennies. Enjoy yourselves and experience everything about the property. We had lunch today with friends celebrating a birthday. If there is a better place on California's coast I don't know where it is-- started with some Chardonnay to get things going. A lovely Roar '21 Rosalia. Devine. We were offered two menu options-one a pre-fixe for $85. App, main, dessert. A really excellent choice given the choices of fresh seafood or meat options and beautiful salad options. Additionally they offered à la carte with similar options but just different enough to entice. Several folks opted for a CA salad and then had the fish of the day put on top --I went for a special burger with a home made brioche bun , amazing fries and a Caesar salad. Haven't had a burger like that in ages. I have menu pics and interior exterior pics displaying options. Easier than me playing Stanley Tucci... I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful and professional the service is at Sierra Mar. Apologies to our server ( lovely young lady with long dark hair and a smile that says, "what can I do for you?" Whose name we did not get---she and the gentleman who helped with the wine were outstanding.

This is a great hotel. Very well maintained. It looks brand new. Beautiful grounds. Easy self or…read morevalet parking. Large king rooms and luxury bathroom with two sinks and a huge shower. All at a very affordable price. Although we didn't use them there is room service along with a restaurant and wine tasting on site. Well located with easy close access to main roads/highways. Yet it is quiet. We would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend.

This is my 4th time staying at this place & it's now my go to spot for a little Recharge,…read moreRelaxation, Reflection & Manifestation. Just a walk in the beautiful garden is calming. Staff are excellent & the 12pm checkout is a plus. I stay here whenever there's a concert in town. This place is beautiful. See you some more on Yelp

Disappointed. We've been coming here for years and loving…read moreit! Staff have been wonderful and the grounds heavenly. Now however, though it is still beautiful, it has become disappointing. 1. There is loud construction & traffic late into the night and early mornings. 2. Many staff were nice but too many were not, the last ones helping us and bringing our car at the end did not even say anything, just disappeared without anyone saying a simple goodbye or thanks for visiting. 3. Multiple/many rooms have very loud equipment you can hear from inside the rooms: large heating/air conditioning units and pool and spa heaters, pumps. We did ask to have a quiet room but were moved to a noisy one by the pool. We had to wait till the next day, then had to move rooms. No compensation. The second room we got however was nice. 4. Service Inconsistency: We checked before booking that we could have a mother-daughter spa get-away and were told we could but once there, were turned away rudely by Destynee. A mix-up is one thing but she was very rude: actually interrupted, talked over us raising her eyebrows and treating us like we lied. I felt awful, my daughter just wanted to leave and we both felt very uncomfortable: AND their sign posted by the spa states under 18 can use it with supervision (the website states nothing about age exclusions). My daughter is almost 17. 5. It is nice they ask if you're celebrating something special. We were but received a plate of dried fruit & a couple macarons with a lovely note but addressed to another guest for the wrong occasion, saying "Happy Birthday." 6. Peace & quiet, relaxation? We had specified a quiet room. There were multiple large equipment units buzzing loudly for heating/cooling rooms and one right below our balcony for the pool. Leaf blowers woke us early around 8 9 am around the pool which itself isn't quiet later with kids playing (though they are adorable). 7. Added fees on top of the usual such as $70 resort fee, $30 nightly parking fee (it's remote so you need a car) add $100/night which we were surprised by. Overall we left and though my daughter was a good sport and we always love our time together at Bernardus, we sadly have the memories above. Management moved us after a day but were not available the rest of the time and never returned my call. The rudeness of the spa staff was the most unfortunate part. Though the loudness, traffic, significant extra fees, service mistakes or lack of etc.. just make me wonder if this is the right place anymore, especially given so many other options.

It's a beautiful place but I hate how they nickel and dime you. Their resort fee went up to $70 a…read morenight. Parking was always free but now they charge $30 a night whether you use valet or self parking in their outdoor lot. Since it's so far off the beaten track you need to bring your car. That's an instant add on of $100 a night. The added parking fee and increased resort fee convinced me not to return a 4th time. On a positive note, the setting is beautiful and relaxing. The gardens are beautiful and fun to walk around. There are 3 pools, a full service spa on site and each room has lovely amenities like fresh fruit, beverages cheese and crackers. All rooms have fireplaces and outdoor patios or balconies. I tried their restaurant several times and have not been overly impressed. My experience has been that they keep their food rather bland. I recommend going into town for fine dining and many choices. You can borrow a Mercedes Benz convertible for a 2 hour drive in the area. That's a lot of fun. While there are many positives, I now prefer to stay in the town of Carmel. Preferably with an ocean view room.

I truly believe this is one of the most special places to stay in Big Sur. There's a certain…read morefeeling you get when everything is just right--and the little Sur (room N) delivered the perfect setting - peacefulness, romance, and nature. The location of the cabin is right off the creek of their property. Also It had rained the day before, so a small waterfall was flowing directly across from our place. That evening we sat by the fire, roasting marshmallows and sipping champagne while listening to the water and looking up at the redwood trees. It was just so magical. One detail I especially loved was the heated bathroom floors--such a cozy surprise and something I'm definitely not used to! The entire cabin was spotless and beautifully maintained. I'm very particular about cleanliness in hotels so I brought my mattress vacuum cleaner to inspect--the bed and pillows were not dusty, which gave me a peace of mind. Overall, our stay was perfectly the way I want to remember this trip. If I had stayed somewhere else, I don't think I would have had a great of an experience in Big Sur. Ambience and the aesthetics of the property grounds is important to me and it checked off all the boxes. April turned out to be the perfect time to visit: sunny, peaceful, and more affordable than peak season. I loved everything about this stay and we're already planning to come back. Recommendations: the pillows are goose down so it doesn't work for neck support. Bring a pillow you like from home if you have neck issues. Also, in Little Sur, your bed is underneath a window. Turn the blinds upwards so you don't wake up to the light in your eyes:)

Beautiful hotel. You get your own cozy little room depending on what you book. Hotel was very…read moreclean, which to me is the first and most important thing. Smelled good, sheets and bathroom were all spotless. It's very quiet, the ambiance is super romantic and relaxed. Rooms are quite pricey, but so is everything else around there. Staff were friendly. They also let you walk around some of the property in the back which is very nice.

Beautiful property and relaxing environment. We did multiple complimentary activities like…read moreforaging, honey tasting, and the coast ridge hike. The activities are a good way to enjoy the nature and spend time outside of relaxing at the pool or at the room. The room we booked had complimentary firewood bags so that was very nice to set a fire in the fireplace every night. All inclusive hotel amenities like complimentary meals are so convenient and makes the experience stress free. Reservations are required for dinner so be mindful to make them beforehand. The brunch menu was expansive and provided a variety of options for breakfast and lunch. The falafel Benedict was really salty so I don't recommend that one. The dinner menu is not that large so you can finish out the menu in 4 nights. The steak of the day was fantastic, fish of the day also superb with branzino one of the nights. The ahi tuna was bland in my opinion compared to the preparation of the fish of the day. The lobster risotto was very generous with lobster.

My daughter and I stayed at Alila for 2 nights. We had our room upgraded…read more The room was very comfortable. The fridge was stocked with snacks and drinks. There was a Nespresso coffee machine and hot water pot for tea. The room was maintained well. Turndown service replaced used towels and included pillow gifts. The towels were soft and absorbent. The bed was comfortable. The fireplace included bags with wood for easy starting. It was quiet and the scent was soothing. We took the foragers cocktail activity. Karen was very energetic and cute. We started muddling strawberries then mixed them with bitters and shook up a cocktail. We then took our drinks into the garden and Karen told us which plants were what. After we collected some herbs we went back and made our own bitters. They suggested some combinations. We chose nettles, orange peel and vanilla bean. We both had deep tissue massages. They were done in a cabana overlooking the hills. It was peaceful and relaxing. We ate our dinners and breakfasts at the restruant Sur.